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How to Benefit From an Estate Plan When You Own Real Estate

Many parents believe that by adding a child’s name to a property deed, they can pass along the property outside of probate. Unfortunately, those who

Al Capone’s Tax Evasion

Al Capone, head of the most profitable crime syndicate of the Prohibition Era and mastermind of the notorious 1929 “Valentine’s Day Massacre,” seemed above the

Why Your Grad Needs an Estate Plan

We are fairly certain the last thing your 18-year-old kid is thinking about is an estate plan. And you are probably not thinking about one

Why NOT Every Child Should Be Equal When It Comes to Your Estate Plan

It is natural for parents to want to treat their children equally when it comes to inheritances. However, equal treatment is not always the best

Estate Planning for Your Digital Afterlife

If you’re like most Americans, you have a rich digital life. You may bank online, invest online and certainly interact socially online. But where do

Farrah Fawcett’s Face Launched an Inheritance War

Seventies beauty icon Farrah Fawcett died in June of 2009 following a terrible battle with cancer. When someone mentions Farrah Fawcett, most people think of

Are You Getting the Best Results From Your Living Trust?

Traditionally, one of the primary reasons for establishing a living trust has been to avoid probate. But there are a few more benefits of a

When A Spouse Suddenly Dies: Lessons From the Death of Sheryl Sandberg’s Husband, Dave Goldberg

The shock over the death of 47-year-old SurveyMonkey CEO Dave Goldberg, husband of Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg and the father of two small children, continues

Survey Finds Wealthy Parents Fear Inheritances Will Do More Harm Than Good

A survey recently released by Merrill Lynch’s Private Banking and Investment Group — How Much Should I Give to My Family? — shows that the

Sofia Vergara Battles Over Frozen Embryos

It began with an anonymous court filing pitting “John Doe” against “Jane Doe.” It didn’t take long for Jane and John to be identified publicly

IRS Factors to Determine Employee or Independent Contractor Status Protection

Many small businesses rely on independent contractors for their staffing needs. There are many benefits to using contractors over hiring employees: Savings in labor costs; Reduced

What You Can Learn From the Estate Planning Mistakes of Others

There is much to be learned from the mistakes of others and the celebrity world abounds with cautionary tales when it comes to estate planning.

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